TED Talks Daily Simple, effective tech to connect communities in crisis | Johanna Figueira
Mar 31, 2020
Johanna Figueira, a tech activist and digital marketing consultant, is making waves with her work at Code for Venezuela. She shares inspiring stories about using technology to connect communities during crises, emphasizing solutions like MediTweets and Blackout Tracker. Johanna discusses the emotional journey of Venezuelan immigrants and how innovative tech can provide vital resources like medical supplies and electricity. She also highlights the power of local partnerships and professional skills to empower communities facing adversity.
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Leaving Venezuela
- Johanna Figueira, a Venezuelan immigrant, describes the challenges faced by her family and friends due to the crisis in Venezuela.
- She recounts instances of protests, economic hardship, and her mother's cancer diagnosis amidst a shortage of medical supplies.
Code for Venezuela's Origin
- Venezuelan immigrants formed Code for Venezuela to use their tech skills to help people back home.
- They realized the importance of collaborating with experts on the ground to develop effective solutions.
MediTweets Impact
- MediTweets, a Twitter bot, helps Venezuelans find medicine by connecting those in need with people selling leftover supplies.
- It also uses location data to visualize shortage areas and potentially detect disease clusters.